Costume
Christof: Black beret, black turtleneck, round glasses.
He’s dressed in dark clothing, artist, creator like appearance.
Dialogue
“Good afternoon, good evening and goodnight.”
Old fashioned, happy catchphrase. 1950’s perfect. Makes him seem happy and kind.
Costume
Truman. Brown jacket, cream pants, brown covered shoes. 50’s hair cut.
We know he his clean cut, well presented. He looks quite geeky. We know he seems to be polite, nice, a naïve nature.
Body Language
Tense, fake grin/laugh, backed up against car, defensive arm stance.
Can tell he’s scared of the dog, which could indicate another way Christof could trap Truman with his fears.
Dialogue
“Just promise me one thing. If I die before I reach the summit you’ll eat me as a alternative source of food… ew gross.”
Talking to himself in the mirror pretending as if he’s climbing a mountain. Shows his longing for adventure, also his immature side, like he is a little kid almost in his humour.
Dialogue
Radio Host: “Are you thinking of flying somewhere?” “No, no good.”
Reinforce Truman’s fear of flying, another control technique, and to let Truman think the stage light “Sirius” fell off of one.
Symbol
The stage light falling from the ‘sky’ labelled ‘Sirius’
A ‘Falling star’ effect.
Dialogue
“His world is counterfeit, but Truman is real.” -Christof
Tells the viewers what the show is about.